MillenniumvsZamba Blend
Millennium (bittering) and Zamba Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zamba Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Millennium | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |